Šiauliai edges London Lions behind Henderson’s double-double in Eurocup

ŠIAULIAI, Lithuania (Interstat) — Cedric Henderson recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and one block to help Šiauliai defeat the visiting London Lions 74-71 on Wednesday in a Eurocup game at Siauliai Arena. Joel Scott led London with 17 points and five rebounds, while Tarik Phillip added 11 points, five rebounds and five assists. Dayvion Mcknight scored 11 points and dished seven assists for Šiauliai, and Efton Reid contributed nine points, three rebounds and two blocks. London’s Deane Williams had seven points, four rebounds and two blocks, and Thomas Kennedy scored 10 points. Tauras Jogela added 11 points for Šiauliai. London dropped to 4-1, while Šiauliai improved to 2-2. London shot 4 of 22 from three-point range and committed 21 fouls. Šiauliai made 7 of 17 from beyond the arc and committed 27 fouls. London held a 13-5 offensive rebounding edge and had seven assists, while Šiauliai had five offensive rebounds and four assists. London committed eight turnovers to Šiauliai’s 14. London blocked two shots, and Šiauliai blocked three.